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telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside
the system.
CAUTION:
To ensure proper operation and cooling, all system bays and fans must be always populated with a
component or a blank.
NOTE:
While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same
firmware and configuration of the replaced one. For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the
Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
NOTE:
While replacing faulty storage controller, FC, or NIC card with the same type of card, after you power on the
system; the new card automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the faulty one. For more information
about the Part replacement configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Steps
1. If applicable, remove the I/O connector cover from the system connectors. Install the sled into the enclosure.
2. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
● Phillips #1 screwdriver
● Phillips #2 screwdriver
● 5 mm hex nut screwdriver
● Plastic scribe
● 1/4 inch flat blade screwdriver
● Wrist grounding strap connected to the ground
● ESD mat
● Needle-nose pliers
Sled
Sled installation guidelines
CAUTION:
Mixing of sled models in a system is not supported. Do not install predecessor sled models with the
XC Core XC6520 sled.
NOTE:
Ensure to install a sled blank in all the empty slots. Operating the enclosure without a blank results in overheating.
NOTE:
For optimized thermal operation, do not mix single processor and dual processor sleds in the same chassis.
NOTE:
For optimized thermal operation, ensure to follow the sled population sequence mentioned below:
Safety
instructions.
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